Title : House of Trewlawney

Author: Hannah Rothschild

Publisher: Knopf

Release Date: February 11, 2020

Book Blurb: For more than seven hundred years, the vast, rambling Trelawney Castle in Cornwall–turrets, follies, a room for every day of the year, four miles of corridors and 500,000 acres–was the magnificent and grand “three dimensional calling card” of the earls of Trelawney. By 2008, it is in a complete state of ruin due to the dulled ambition and the financial ineptitude of the twenty-four earls, two world wars, the Wall Street crash, and inheritance taxes. Still: the heir to all of it, Kitto, his wife, Jane, their three children, their dog, Kitto’s ancient parents, and his aunt Tuffy Scott, an entomologist who studies fleas, all manage to live there and keep it going.

What do I reckon : When I first saw this book I knew I had to read it,.  A madcap tale of a family of minor royals, their traditions and management of the family estate.

Trelawney estate is 800 years old,  In its prime the family had plenty of money, a sprawling farm and the house was in tip top condition.  Over the years parts of the farm have been sold, so now now there isn’t much left.  The house itself has fallen into disrepair. 

The story focuses on the current occupants of the house and some of the extended family.  Some of the topics covered include: family obligation, love, renovations, money, infidelity and insects.  Yes you heard that right…. INSECTS.

I LOVED the characters.  I got quite invested in what I thought was going to happen.  When the book finished with an ending that was different to what I expected wasn’t quite sure what to think.  But you know what?  in a way I think that was a good thing because I was so invested in the characters.  There aren’t many authors who have that way with character development.  All in all a great read.

Where to buy: You can buy the book from amazon here. – this is not an affiliate link. I just like the book and really want to tell you about it.